Controller
Well-established and dynamic accounting and consulting firm.
Controller
The Controller is responsible to manage the day to day financial operations and process of a 10+ Partner accounting firm
Responsibilities :
Monthly Accounting / Billing -
- Manage time input into a practice management software, producing work in process reports and billing at the end of each month
- Review billing by Partner with the Partner
- Prepare billing analysis reports by Partner, by department, by location and recap of billing, writedown and holds
- Email Partners with WIP recap reports during and at the end of the billing cycle
- Post billing from Practice Management software to general ledger
Accounts Payable
Manage the posting of invoices to Sage software. Review for appropriate approval and codingManage the printing of checks for signature and attach appropriate backup for signatureManage AP and the timing of payments in conjunction with cash flow managementCollections
Review daily deposits and posting to appropriate accounts in Practice ManagementPost monthly receipts appropriately to Sage SoftwareManage the periodic AR review with Partners to enhance collectionsGeneral Ledger
Post general journal entry for payroll to the appropriate departments and locations in general ledgerPost billing journal entry in general ledgerPrepare monthly bank reconciliations for 6 bank accountsReview general ledgerPrepare monthly financial statements for 3 entitiesPrepare month end and yearend close of SageCash Management
Manage the preparation of daily deposits to the bankManage the preparation of cash reporting to PartnersMonitor and follow up with clients with past due accountsReview bank activity in bank accounts on a daily basisManage cash flow, including utilization of LOCPayroll
Manage the preparation and payment of semi-monthly payrollPrepare Payroll reports by department and locationPrepare time entry analysis reports as neededMiscellaneous
Assist with preparation of annual budgetPrepare for annual insurance renewalAssist with the preparation of annual tax returnsDevelop and improve financial information gathering and reporting to Partners so that they may better manage the businessFurther improve the efficiency of the accounting departmentGather information and prepare reports for annual meetingComplete various annual surveys with Firm financial informationManagement
Manage a staff on one full time accountant and preferably manage others who participate in the aboveRequirements :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent5 years’ experience in financial management at a Professional Services FirmAbility to work extended hours as necessaryStrong multi-tasking skillsAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamSoftware : Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Sage software (or similar, preferred) Practice Management software (or similar, preferred) ADP Payroll software (or similar, preferred)